RICK HILL BMW AUTO BLOG

There is a lot of buzz around the 2015 BMW M3 and only some of it is because of its role in the new Mission: Impossible film, Mission: Impossible 5 - Rogue Nation. The rest of the buzz is due to its impressive specifications, such as 425 horsepower, 406 pound-feet of torque, a 3.0-liter engine, and, oh yes, it also gets top speed of 156 miles per hour. While we don't expect our Kingsport area customers to drive 156 miles per hour, nor do we recommend it, we do understand that having a powerful, sophisticated, and beautiful car is…

Since the series debuted just about four decades ago now, the BMW 3 Series has set the benchmark for luxury-performance models. The Series now includes a Sedan, Sports Wagon, and a Gran Turismo model, and we have a video on all three, and the details on the sedan, here for you below.

Beautiful stuff, isn't that? Taking a closer look at the current 3 Series options, they are incredibly worthy continuations of the tradition…

Summer is time for lots of activities, but on the rainy days, you can always head to the movies, as there will be plenty of choices, given that Hollywood releases all the big-budget films this time of year. One movie we'll be going to see is Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, and not because it looks good, but also because there will be a prominent new BMW involved.

The BMW X5 with eDrive will be…

There sure is an awful lot to love about our all-new auto, the 2015 BMW X4.  Joining its bigger brother, the X6, in the very unique Sports Activity Coupe segment, the X4 blends the versatility of an SUV with the performance of a coupe.  And it all adds up to one very snazzy vehicle.  Give a gander to the clip below to learn more about this dazzling dynamo:

Within the X4 range, there are two…

We are seeing some great news coming from the world of BMW models. The BMW M4 features 425 horsepower, 405 lb.-ft. of torque, and a 3.0 liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder. This model also has a track ready cooling system and auto start and stop function. It is said to get up to 26 highway miles per gallon, and it boasts a stylish and sport two-door body style.

The BMW M4…

Any new technology is always met with a healthy amount of skepticism and doubt, take the internet for example. Long before it was a most-relied-upon tool in North America, people were confused and even baffled by it. With the future of the automotive industry trending sharply towards an all-electric future, the time has never been better to learn about the BMW i3 and BMW i8, the two best electric vehicles on the market.

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With all the exciting news surrounding the BMW i3, such as being named the 2015 Green Car of the Year, it's no wonder BMW is planning to back the model 100%.

The i 360° program offers its drivers more than just access to charging stations, it's the peace of mind knowing that wherever life takes you, you've got the power. What's more, the company also offers great incentives for drivers to…

Automotive enthusiasts all have their preferred brands and there is no doubt that they are a passionate group of people. If you've ever been behind the wheel of a BMW you likely are already an avid fan of the vehicles made by the German automaker. Whatever your level of commitment to the brand, it likely pales in comparison to that of Dirk Schulz, long-time BMW fan and the first-ever owner of a BMW i8…

BMW has been releasing inspiring videos about some pretty amazing people. In the latest video, they highlight the life of an Egyptian man who overcame a lot to climb Mount Everest, and we have the video telling his story.

Sometimes we take things for granted and life gets busy, but during the holiday season we need to focus on helping others. While the man in this video did something amazing, we can remember that even…